EMPLOYER - PHYSICAL DEMANDS ANALYSIS Pulp Mill Electrician http://youtu.be/b8eebkauax0 (YouTube) http://albertaforestproducts.ca/our-industry/healthsafety/physical-demands-analyses-pda (Website) 12 hour shifts Regular breaks are self-directed and spaced throughout the workday: Usually two 15-minute coffee breaks and one 30-minute lunch break per shift. Responsible for the monitoring/maintenance/repair of the machinery as it pertains to their electrical/electronic equipment and components. Job Title: Pulp Mill Electrician Video Link: Work Schedule: General Description and Job Function: Marginal Job Functions: Equipment used to perform the job: Recommended Personal Protective Equipment: Environmental Conditions: N/R Tools: Drills (cordless/electric), pliers, hilti gun, wire cutters, knives, hammers, level, screwdrivers, wrenches, Measuring tape, flashlight, crowbar, sledgehammer, grinder, Allen keys, tool belt, tool pouch, Shovel, EZ reach, light bulb pole, air wand, water hose, broom Inside/Outside: Inside 90% Outside 10% Working Temperature: Walking Surfaces : Dust: Lighting: Vapour/Fumes: Noise Levels: Vibration: Moving Objects: Risks/Hazards: Size of Work Space: Safety Glasses Hearing Protection Steel Toed Boots Gloves (Regular & Hi-Voltage) (Task-specific) Hi-Voltage (Calorie) Suit (Task-specific) Fall Protection Equipment (Task-specific) Face shield (Task-specific) Respiratory Protection Equipment (Where required) Overalls (Optional) Knee Pads (Optional) May involve exposure to hot or cold weather conditions/temperatures (very humid when working in/around dryers) Inside: Concrete, metal grating Outside: Mud, snow, ice, grass (terrain may be uneven) Mild-moderate (if utilizing air wand) Adequate indoor lighting in most areas. Natural lighting may vary with season &/or weather conditions. Mild Exhaust fumes from mobile equipment, gases from department processes, solvent vapours from other trades Can exceed 100 dba if mobile equipment, power tools or hammers are being utilized nearby Mild-Moderate: Drills, hammers Mobile equipment, moving machine parts Slipping, tripping, falling Skin punctures Pinch and nip Muscle strains and soreness Cuts and abrasions Electric shock Usually adequate, although maneuvering into tight spots in order to complete tasks (on the rare occasion) may be required R e v. 2 0 1 1 1 2 0 8 P u l p M i l l E l e c t r i c i a n 1 P a g e
Sensory Requirements: Hearing: Conversation or sounds Vision: Near/Far, Colour, and Depth Feeling: Tactile sensory discrimination Reading: English Speech/Comprehension: English Other Work Factors: Travelling: Seldom: Leaving work site for materials/supplies Working Alone: Rare: may have to perform tasks at a work site without others present Working Independently/In Group: Work Pace (self/machine directed): Interaction with Others: Operation of Equipment: Assessment Criteria Used Task dependent: Generally required to work independently for the majority of the shift, may be asked to assist a co-worker or request assistance when required Self-Motivated Responsible for maintaining site electrical as per work orders Required to work with colleagues and other trades people Aerial work platform, mobile crane, scissor lift, lift truck, work truck Frequency Key Force Level (FL) Weight Handled (WH) Frequency % of Workday Hours of 12 Hour Workday Sedentary (SD) 0-10 lbs Not Required (N/R) 0% 0 Light (L) Less than 20 lbs Seldom (S) 0-5% Not performed on a daily basis Medium (M) 20-49 lbs Rare (R) 1-5% <37 min/day Heavy (H) 50-99 lbs Occasional (O) 6-33% 37 min to 3 hours 58 min/day or 1 Very Heavy (VH) 100+ lbs rep/30 min Frequent (F) 34-66% Constant (C) 67-100% 3 hours 59 min to 7 hours 55 min/day or 1 rep/2 min 7 hours 56 min to 12 hours/day or 1 rep/30 sec Manual Handling Tasks Lift: Floor to Waist SD 0-10 Tools, smaller electrical components L <20 Ladder (up to 12 feet), larger electrical components M 20-49 12+ foot ladder, larger electrical components H 50-99 VH 100+ Waist Level SD 0-10 Tools, smaller electrical components L <20 Ladder (up to 12 feet), larger electrical components M 20-49 12+ foot ladder, larger electrical components H 50-99 VH 100+ Waist to Chest SD 0-10 Tools, smaller electrical components L <20 Ladder (up to 12 feet), larger electrical components M 20-49 12+ foot ladder H 50-99 VH 100+ R e v. 2 0 1 1 1 2 0 8 P u l p M i l l E l e c t r i c i a n 2 P a g e
Waist to Overhead SD 0-10 Tools, smaller electrical components L <20 M 20-49 H 50-99 VH 100+ Front Carry SD 0-10 Tools, smaller electrical components L <20 Larger electrical components M 20-49 Larger electrical components H 50-99 VH 100+ Side Carry Right Hand SD 0-10 Tools, smaller electrical components L <20 Ladder (up to 12 feet), larger electrical components M 20-49 12+ foot ladder H 50-99 VH 100+ Left Hand SD 0-10 Tools, smaller electrical components L <20 Ladder (up to 12 feet), larger electrical components M 20-49 12+ foot ladder H 50-99 VH 100+ Pushing (tools/objects) Static SD 0-10 changing light bulbs with pole L <20 Servicing/repairing electric motor components M 20-49 H 50-99 VH 100+ Dynamic SD 0-10 Servicing/repairing electric motor components L <20 Servicing/repairing electric motor components M 20-49 H 50-99 VH 100+ Pulling (tools/objects) Static SD 0-10 Servicing/repairing electric motor components L <20 Servicing/repairing electric motor components M 20-49 H 50-99 VH 100+ Dynamic SD 0-10 Servicing/repairing electric motor components L <20 Servicing/repairing electric motor components M 20-49 H 50-99 VH 100+ R e v. 2 0 1 1 1 2 0 8 P u l p M i l l E l e c t r i c i a n 3 P a g e
Grip Strength/Coordination Repetitive Use of Hands Bilateral Dominant Hand Non-Dominant Hand operating mobile equipment/work truck, working on computer, changing light bulbs operating mobile equipment/work truck, working on computer, changing light bulbs operating mobile equipment/work truck, working on computer, changing light bulbs Power Grip Bilateral SD 0-10 Utilizing light-bulb pole L <20 Ladder (up to 12 feet), larger electrical components M 20-49 12+ foot ladder, larger electrical components H 50-99 VH 100+ Dominant Hand SD 0-10 Tools, smaller electrical components L <20 Ladder (up to 12 feet), larger electrical components M 20-49 12+ foot ladder H 50-99 VH 100+ Non-Dominant Hand SD 0-10 Tools, smaller electrical components L <20 Ladder (up to 12 feet), larger electrical components M 20-49 Fine Hand Dexterity Bilateral Dominant hand Non-Dominant Hand 12+ foot ladder H 50-99 VH 100+ working on computer, changing light bulbs working on computer, changing light bulbs working on computer, changing light bulbs Manual Handling Bilateral SD 0-10 Tools, smaller electrical components L <20 Ladder (up to 12 feet), larger electrical components M 20-49 12+ foot ladder, larger electrical components H 50-99 VH 100+ Dominant hand SD 0-10 Tools, smaller electrical components L <20 Ladder (up to 12 feet), larger electrical components M 20-49 12+ foot ladder H 50-99 VH 100+ Non-Dominant Hand SD 0-10 Tools, smaller electrical components L <20 Ladder (up to 12 feet), larger electrical components M 20-49 12+ foot ladder H 50-99 VH 100+ R e v. 2 0 1 1 1 2 0 8 P u l p M i l l E l e c t r i c i a n 4 P a g e
Tool Usage Both Hands SD 0-10 Shovel, broom, air wand, water hoses, light bulb pole, servicing/repairing electric motor components L <20 Servicing/repairing electric motor components M 20-49 H 50-99 VH 100+ Dominant hand SD 0-10 Servicing/repairing electric motor components L <20 Servicing/repairing electric motor components M 20-49 H 50-99 VH 100+ Non-Dominant Hand SD 0-10 Servicing/repairing electric motor components L <20 Servicing/repairing electric motor components M 20-49 H 50-99 VH 100+ Positional Mobility (Examples listed are for illustrative purposes) Sitting/Standing/Driving Sitting Working on computer, operating mobile equipment/work truck Standing Servicing/repairing electric motor components Driving (Car and Truck) Crew truck Walking Level Surfaces Preventative maintenance inspections, work orders/troubleshooting Rough Surfaces Work site terrain (outbuildings) Slopes Work site terrain (outbuildings) Climbing Stair Accessing designated work areas Ladder Accessing designated work areas Other (stools/equipment/etc.) N/R Jumping N/R Running N/R Balancing Work site terrain, environmental conditions, working on ladders Bending Static Servicing/repairing electric motor components Variable Servicing/repairing electric motor components Trunk Rotation Static Twisting Servicing/repairing electric motor components Variable Twisting Servicing/repairing electric motor components Crouching Squatting Crouching Servicing/repairing electric motor components Repetitive Squatting Servicing/repairing electric motor components R e v. 2 0 1 1 1 2 0 8 P u l p M i l l E l e c t r i c i a n 5 P a g e
(Examples listed are for illustrative purposes) Kneeling/Crawling Kneeling Servicing/repairing electric motor components Crawling Servicing/repairing electric motor components Reaching Above Shoulder Level changing light bulbs Below Shoulder Level Servicing/repairing electric motor components Neck Postures/Movements All neck positions required (180 0, up, down, side to side) Throwing N/R Foot Action Light: Operating vehicle pedals Forceful/Jerky Movements Servicing/repairing electric motor components Psychosocial Demands: A. Understanding and Memory Remember locations and routine procedures Understand and remember short and simple instructions Understand and remember detailed instructions B. Sustained Concentration & Persistence Carry out short and simple instructions Carry out detailed instructions Maintain attention and concentration for extended periods Perform activities within a schedule Sustain an ordinary routine without supervision Make simple decisions Solve simple straightforward problems Solve complex problems C. Social Interaction Interact with the general public Ask questions or request assistance Accept instructions and feedback Get along well with others without distracting them Get along well with others without being distracted by them D. Adaptation Respond to changes in the environment or tasks Aware of normal hazards and take appropriate precautions Travel in unfamiliar places or use public transportation Set realistic goals or make plans independently of others Juggle tasks and prioritize REQUIREMENTS R e v. 2 0 1 1 1 2 0 8 P u l p M i l l E l e c t r i c i a n 6 P a g e
Psychosocial Demands: REQUIREMENTS E. Responsibility & Accountability Yes No Does the work involve occasional pressure to meet deadlines? Does the work involve significant pressures? F. Language Requirements Yes No Is English required for safety purposes? Is English required for professional purposes? Injury Prevention Recommendations 1. Stretch-regularly used muscles throughout the shift 2. Neck, back, upper and lower extremity warm-up exercises recommended before undertaking manual handling tasks to reduce the chance of soft tissue injuries 3. To help prevent low back strain/sprain from incorrect manual handling techniques incorporate proper manual handling techniques at all times; utilize dolly, cart, hoist or forklift for all items over 50 lbs or of awkward shape whenever possible; maintain physical conditioning to a Medium-Heavy manual handling 4. To help prevent lower extremity joint/muscle pain due to general de-conditioning, poor cushioning in footwear and spending extended periods weight bearing on concrete surfaces ensure proper fitting footwear with adequate cushioning; take regular stretch breaks hourly 5. When wearing a tool belt for prolonged periods, it is recommended that workers utilize tool belts with shoulder straps/suspenders to better distribute/carry the weight 6. To prevent knee injuries, knee pads should be utilized when kneeling on hard or rough surfaces Technical data provided by: Jason Shepherd Physical Therapy R e v. 2 0 1 1 1 2 0 8 P u l p M i l l E l e c t r i c i a n 7 P a g e